His wife lay there, silent and still. She was waiting for him to find a way to save her. If he did nothing now, what could become of her? Du Liming wiped his eyes and cast a look of gratitude at Feng Qingqing, who stood beside him. For the first time, he felt a sense of approval for his wife’s insistence on bringing this young woman into the operating room. Ever since she had told him the truth, he had instantly understood the full picture. He was over fifty; there was little in this world he hadn't seen, whether it was petty infighting or devious schemes. He understood exactly what the surgeon was thinking, but he also knew the urgency of the situation and had no time for petty disputes. He simply kept it to himself. Together with Feng Qingqing, he waited in silence for the nurse to return. Both of them knew that not only the surgeon but they themselves were pinning all their hopes on Director Jiang. Du Liming knew of Director Jiang’s high standing and reputation, and Feng Qingqing, naturally, assumed that if the surgeon was seeking help, he would turn to the most reliable and capable person available.
Just as everyone in the operating room was waiting in agony, the door finally opened after some time. For those inside, the sound of that door opening was like a heavenly melody. Yet, before their smiles could fully form, they were struck with disappointment: the nurse returned alone, with no sign of Director Jiang.
The eyes of everyone in the room widened in disbelief as th…
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